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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1997

Page

2

Kansas Tax Debate Heats Over Revenue Surplus Size

In Topeka the surplus projections vary from $200 million to $400 million as conservatives push for tax cuts. Gov. Graves names returning every dime to citizens via tax relief, while lawmakers consider which taxes to cut and even proposals to remove sales tax on food to aid the poor.

Topeka Bill Graves Kansas

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Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices

A compiled directory of federal and state officials with contact details including the President, U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryun, Gov Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas with phone numbers for comments or inquiries. The list includes district, capital, and local office locations and main switchboard numbers for public communications.

Bill Clinton White House Pennsylvania Ave Washington D.C U.S Pat Roberts Dirksen Talaphone Fox W. 95Th Overland Park Jim Ryun Cannon Hob Ryun Topeka Quincy Top

Flight of the geeks on a three hour jet ride

A regionally syndicated columnist endures a New York bound flight surrounded by passengers absorbed in laptops and handhelds. She laments glare from screens, the noise of clicks, and the geek duel over devices, then hints she may carry a stun gun next trip.

New York City Bill Gates Gers Vickie Hull Ace

Reader Forum Opposes Franklin County Zoning Expansion in Peoria Township

Robert Kunard of Ottawa writes to Franklin County commissioners voicing strong opposition to expanding zoning in Peoria Township. He argues it will raise costs, invites bureaucratic growth, curtails individual rights, and erodes local control favoring larger interests. He cites concerns about overregulation, government bloat, and the precedent set by statements from Tom Weigand.

Franklin County Commissioners Peoria Township Franklin County Tom Weigand Wal-Mart State of Kansas Robert Kunard Ottawa

Reader Forum guidelines at The Ottawa Herald

Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must not exceed 500 words.

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Give yourself a present get a colonoscopy now

Jacquelyn Mitchard urges adults to prioritize health by scheduling colorectal cancer screenings, sharing Stacey’s battle with colon cancer to highlight early detection. The piece stresses Medicare coverage for screenings, cites high medical costs, and advocates timely exams for 30s to 50s.

Stacey American Digestive Health Foundation Jacquelyn Mitchard Mitch

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